Fire Island Beach Conditions & Surf Report

Fire Island is a slender barrier island off Long Island's south shore, largely car-free and made up of small communities and a national seashore of wild dunes and beach. Reached by ferry, it's a laid-back, pedestrian escape prized for its natural shoreline and relaxed, boardwalk-village pace. The Atlantic here is cool — typically the upper 60s to low 70s°F at the August peak, and cold the rest of the year. Check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.